Pregunta 1
Pregunta
Which two people in the story examined the dolls in a similar way?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
The story teller and the fool
-
The sultan and the fool
-
The scholar and the story teller
-
The sultan and the scholar
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
Which of the two words means the same as "Mystified"
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
afraid
-
puzzled
-
delighted
-
bewildered
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
According to the story teller which two things does a story teller do?
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
Makes what he hears his own with slight modifications
-
Retells things exactly as he hears them
-
Narrates with creativity what he hears
-
Keeps what he hears safe in his mind
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
The difference between the dolls was likely [blank_start]due to the difference in[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
the size of each dolls
-
the inside design of each doll
-
the place where each was made
-
the material with which each was made
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
" WE MUST SCORE AT LEAST TEN POINTS IN THIS ROUND. OTHERWISE WE WILL LOSE THE GAME."
Which of these combines the above sentence correctly?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
Despite scoring at least 10 points in this round, we will lose the game.
-
Unless we score at least 10 points in this round, we will lose the game.
-
We must score at least 10 points in this round since we will lose the game.
-
Though we must score at least 10 points in this round , we will lose the game.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Which of these two sentences are correctly punctuated?
Respuesta
-
How long a journey this has been!
-
Once you are inside, lock the door.
-
She asked ,"Where are the old files"?
-
We can't be late for the function can we?
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
"AND HOWEVER I'VE CHOSEN,
I'VE DONE THE WRONG THING
AND I'VE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE.
In the above lines , it can be said that the speaker is feeling [blank_start]careless[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
careless
-
fearless
-
shameless
-
helpless
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
At the end of the poem, the child can be described as being [blank_start]stubborn[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
stubborn
-
scared
-
sorry
-
weak
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
The poem is about _____ and _____.
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
a child wanting to laze around in her bed
-
a child complaining about how grown-ups treat her
-
a child feeling sorry about her behavior towards others
-
how anything she does, doesn't please the grown ups
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
Which of these lines can be added between lines 22 and 26.
Select one of the following:
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
Fill the blank space to complete the text.
Another tittle for the poem can be [blank_start]The stubborn girl[blank_end]
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
Which of these two lines in the poem rhyme with each other.
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
20 and 21
-
4 and 8
-
1 and 3
-
14 and 16
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
What was the need to build the Brooklyn bridge?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
People were not able to cross the east river.
-
New York needed a beautiful architectural structure.
-
People needed a reliable way to cross the river all year round.
-
A great amount of trade happened between both sides of the river.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
Based on the passage , Which two of these is true?
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
john Roebling successfully completed the construction of the bridge.
-
The opening of the bridge ended the running of the passenger ferries .
-
It took less than years to complete the construction of the bridge.
-
Washington Roebling was a victim of caisson disease and suffered two attacks.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
Which of these describes the role played by Emily Roebling
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
She nursed Washington back to health.
-
She took over the control of planning the bridge
-
She talked with government officials about opening of bridge.
-
She instructed the workers on the site as per Washington 's plans.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
Which of these questions can be answered using the information in the passage?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
What caused the 'caisson disease'?
-
How did the people react to the new bridge?
-
What does the design of the bridge look like
-
How many workers died during the construction of the bridge?
Pregunta 17
Pregunta
Which of these was an obstacle while constructing the Brooklyn Bridge?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
The lack of support from government authorities.
-
The weather conditions along the East River
-
The ill-health of John and Washington
-
The lack of cooperation of the workers .
Pregunta 18
Pregunta
Which two words can replace 'indisposed' as used in the passage?
Respuesta
-
Unwell
-
brilliant
-
supportive
-
unfortunate
Pregunta 19
Pregunta
THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE EXHIBITION WERE CORDIAL AND HELPED US WITH ALL THE INFORMATION WE NEEDED Which of these has the same meaning of CORDIAL.
Respuesta
-
smart
-
friendly
-
talkative
-
energetic
Pregunta 20
Pregunta
THE MANAGER KNEW ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ALL ALONG BUT DECIDED TO KEEP IT UNDER THE HAT Keep it under the hat means that the manager decided to
Respuesta
-
ignore the problems
-
Solve the problem by itself
-
let his juniors solve the problems
-
not tell anyone about the problems
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
GEETA WAS RELUCTANT TO GO ON THE SCHOOL TRIP TO DELHI AS NONE OF HER FRIENDS WERE GOING. Which of these is Opposite in meaning of the Reluctant in the above sentence
Respuesta
-
afraid
-
willing
-
careful
-
confident
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
Which of these has been mentioned as a job of the queen bee
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
attacking intruders of the hive
-
visiting flowers to make honey
-
communicating with other hives
-
controlling the behavior of other bees
Pregunta 23
Pregunta
What is the meaning of staggering?
Respuesta
-
astonishing
-
walking
-
buzzing
-
usual
Pregunta 24
Pregunta
Which of these activities of bees is beneficial to human beings
Select one of the following:
Pregunta 25
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
The main purpose of this poster is to [blank_start]provide information about bees[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
provide information about bees
-
explain about life cycles
-
for protection of honey bees
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
in which of these phrases are both the words correctly spelled?
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
awful sight
-
low attendence
-
mild inconveniense
-
contemporary events
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
Which one is punctuated correctly?
Respuesta
-
They wouldn't let us touch what is theirs.
-
They would'nt let us touch what is theirs.
-
they would'nt let us touch what is their's.
-
They wouldn't let us touch what is theirs'.
Pregunta 28
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
THE RIVER IS [blank_start]DEEP[blank_end] AND HAS QUITE DRIED UP, IT IS SAFE TO CROSS IT BY WALKING" SAID JUHI
Respuesta
-
DEEP
-
SHALLOW
-
BROAD
-
HOLLOW
Pregunta 29
Pregunta
Which of these two sentences are grammatically correct?
Respuesta
-
Neither of the two books is good.
-
The new box of chocolates are already opened
-
More than half of the field was destroyed by fire.
-
Either Priti or Ron are coming with us to the movie
Pregunta 30
Pregunta
The market is open on all days, other than Sundays and holidays. Which of the words means ''other than?”
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
Which of these is true about Jack?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
Jack worked until he died of ill health
-
Jack worked for more than nine years.
-
Jack's family lived near the railway line.
-
Jack trained another baboon for monkey .
Pregunta 32
Pregunta
In what way did Jack, baboon ,turn out to be a little wonder?
Respuesta
-
It would herd sheep and drink beer
-
It learned to do Wylde' s job at the signals
-
Jack would drive the engines further up the lines
-
It would sit and watch Wylde operate the signals
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
How can one say that Wylde was confident about Jack's ability to do the job well?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
Jack watched Wylde's action closely.
-
Wylde always supervised what jack did
-
Jack would hand keys over to other workers
-
jack did the work correctly even when left alone
Pregunta 34
Pregunta
If the following events are put in order , which will come third?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
Wylde bought a baboon.
-
Wylde constructed a trolley.
-
Wylde got a signalman's job.
-
Wylde lost both his legs.
Pregunta 35
Pregunta
How was the baboon near Pretoria different from Jack?
Respuesta
-
It was not trained.
-
It was paid for its work.
-
It learned to herd sheep.
-
It did not work for anyone.
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
The word 'ADEPT' in the passage means [blank_start]skillful[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
skillful
-
honest
-
diligent
-
positive in approach
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
According to the passage, in which of these two areas have baboons been trained in ?
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
speaking words
-
making trolleys
-
helping shepherds
-
operating signals
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Though i had finished my football practice at 5 p.m., I Lingered in the stadium for half an hour to chat with my friends
Which of these is closest in meaning to the Lingered word in the above sentence ? [blank_start]stayed around[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
stayed around
-
kept playing
-
remained active
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
THE PRINCIPAL PRAISED THE AWARD WINNING ESSAY SAYING THAT IT WAS UNIQUE AND PRESENTED THE TOPIC IN A VERY DIFFERENT MANNER"
What is the opposite of unique?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
lengthy
-
useless
-
common
-
boring
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
"THE MOVIE WAS VERY COMPLICATED IN THE FIRST HALF AND THEREFORE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT THE ENDING"
Which among these means the same as predict?
Respuesta
-
change
-
believe
-
foretell
-
praise
Pregunta 41
Pregunta
Why did Mr.Prasad decide to teach the children?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
He wanted to open a proper school
-
The children asked him to teach them
-
The parents of the children requested him to teach
-
He wanted to improve the academic standards of the children
Pregunta 42
Pregunta
Two words which are Opposite in meaning to overwhelmingly as used in the passage are
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
lose
-
surrender
-
strangely
-
distract
Pregunta 43
Pregunta
Which of the two statements are true about Prasad's school
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
Mr. Prasad teaches most of the subjects
-
The classes happen in a very small building
-
It accepts help in the form of books and stationary
-
Children say a prayer before they sit down to study
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
According to the students what makes Mr. Prasad's classes the best?
Respuesta
-
He tells a lot of stories
-
He pray for his students well being
-
He does not criticize children for their mistakes
-
He does not ask many questions while teaching
Pregunta 45
Pregunta
"ANITA IS VERY HOPEFUL OF WINNING THE MEDAL AS SHE HAS PRACTICED RIGOROUSLY FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS"
Rigorously means Anita practised _________________and _____________________
Select one or more of the following:
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
Which of these sentence do the CAPITALIZED words rhyme with each other
Respuesta
-
There are EIGHT spoons on the table but not one PLATE
-
Schools SHOULD MOULD students to become good citizens
-
It will be TOUGH to climb up the tree and chop that BOUGH
-
The government OUGHT to provide help to those affected by the DROUGHT
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
Which of these sentences are grammatically correct?
Select one or more of the following:
Respuesta
-
Will you be interested in working for us?
-
The minister has promised looking into the matter
-
There were no buses , so she offered to drive me home
-
She was very excited meeting him after so many years
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
''After a huge fight, Neeti and Sheel had a heart-to-heart talk. Soon they resolved all their misunderstandings.''
Replace the expression ''had a heart-to-heart talk'' with the MOST SUITABLE option.
Respuesta
-
talked in soft tones with each other for a long time
-
decided to stop fighting and become friends again
-
honestly discussed their problems with each other
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
Which of these sentences uses correct spellings?
Respuesta
-
We have all the necesary documents
-
They were not dressed for the ocassion
-
The doctor recommended lots of fliuds and rest
-
The exact height of this mountain is still unknown
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Ms hassan is my favourite teacher and she teaches my favourite subject - mathematics. Now , I am not sure if I like mathematics because I like her or I like her because she teaches mathematics . It is like a [blank_start]chicken and an egg situation.[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
chicken and an egg situation.
-
running around like a headless chicken
-
counting chickens before they hatch
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
Arvind scored the winning goal in extra time.
Which of the word rhymes goal
Select one of the following:
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
The legislator was sure of victory even before the election campaign started.
Find a word with silent letter?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
campaign
-
legislator
-
victory
-
election
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
THE LEADER CONTINUES TO BE VERY POPULAR EVEN THOUGH HER VIEWS ON GOVERNANCE HAVE PUT HER AT ODDS WITH THE PARTY WORKERS
PUT HER AT ODDS WITH THE PARTY WORKERS means that the leader's view [blank_start]were different from the workers[blank_end]
Respuesta
-
were different from the workers
-
made her argue with the workers
-
were not shared with the workers
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
HOWEVER HARD OUR TEAM TRIED, IT COULDN'T GET THE MACHINE TO WORK .WE COULD FIND A SOLUTION ONLY AFTER WE DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM WITH OTHER TEAM.
Which of these best describe the situation?
Select one of the following:
Respuesta
-
Two head are better than one
-
Too many cooks spoil the broth
-
Birds of a feather flock together
-
Necessity is the mother of invention
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
''There were so many mistakes in my report that I had to start from scratch!''
What does ''to start from scratch'' mean as used in the sentence above?
Respuesta
-
to start cutting out errors
-
to correct all the mistakes
-
to redo something completely
-
to rewrite the untidy parts
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
Complete the sentence given below with the OPPOSITE of ''vanish'' as it is used here.
I thought that the new detergent would make the stains on my clothes vanish. But to my dismay, I saw them _________ again once the clothes were dry.
Respuesta
-
lighter
-
stronger
-
appear
-
disappear
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
Tiru was a petty thief. He didn't stop stealing even though he had been jailed several times. When he was brought to court, the policeman said to the judge, "No matter what punishment you give him, this man will never improve.” Which proverb BEST SUITS the policeman's opinion of Tiru?
Respuesta
-
A leopard cannot change its spots.
-
Actions speak louder than words.
-
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
Choose from the options an expression that BEST replaces the underlined word in the sentence given below?
He is the kind of person who can deliver a speech 'immediately'.
Respuesta
-
ready to drop
-
at the drop of a hat
-
as a drop in the ocean
-
to drop dead
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
Which option uses the word "remote" in the SAME WAY as used in the sentence below? The way I am wasting time, there is not even a "remote" possibility that I will win the competition
Respuesta
-
My brother lived in a remote village for an entire month, without electricity or a phone.
-
It is amazing how archaeologists can understand events that might have happened in the remote past.
-
My sister is studying to be a doctor, so the chances of her getting married soon are really remote.
-
Even though Aditya had won the competition, he remained quite remote during the celebrations party
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
Choose the expression that would COMPLETE the sentence MEANINGFULLY. Salma and her friend were enjoying an evening out together after a long time. They talked about a number of things, like their jobs, their families, their hobbies and other things that they had done, since the time they last met. As darkness fell, they realised that they ________________.